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Showing books tagged "Classic American Literature"
This well-preserved first printing softcover edition is in good condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and appear unread, though slightly loose, and the book itself is square and clean. Another Country by James Baldwin, first published in 1962, remains a powerful classic of American literature.
This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked.
This beautiful softcover edition of the original British release is in fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked.
This well-preserved hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and in good condition. The book is tight, square, and in good condition. In 1955, the Whitman Publishing Company released an edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, featuring illustrations by Paul Frame. Frame's artwork includes both full-page and partial-page monochromatic illustrations in black, white, orange, and green, vividly depicting scenes such as Huck and Jim on a raft drifting down the Mississippi River. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, first published in 1885, is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of American literature and a seminal novel of the Realism movement. A sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the novel follows Huckleberry Finn, a young boy who escapes his abusive father and journeys down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway enslaved man seeking freedom. The book remains a literary jewel of American fiction and is often celebrated as The Great American Novel.
This well-preserved softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and in good condition. The Unabridged Edgar Allan Poe is a comprehensive collection of Edgar Allan Poe's works. This edition compiles his poetry, short stories, and critical essays, including major works such as The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, Annabel Lee, and other works. The unabridged text ensures that Poe’s stories and poems are presented in their original, unedited form, preserving the depth and intensity of his writing. As one of the most complete single-volume collections of Poe’s works, this edition is an essential addition to any literary enthusiast’s library, celebrating the enduring legacy of one of the most influential figures in Gothic literature.
This well-preserved first printing is in good condition. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight and firm. However, there is a stamp on the page preceding the title page. Marilynne Robinson’s Housekeeping (1980) is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of loss, isolation, family, and belonging. It tells the story of two sisters, Ruth and Lucille, who are raised in the small, desolate town of Fingerbone. Eventually, their transient and unconventional Aunt Sylvie takes over their care, leading to a quiet but profound conflict between traditional domesticity and a life of drifting solitude. The novel is deeply personal, both in its themes and in the way it resonates with readers. Marilynne Robinson’s own background shaped the novel’s setting and its meditative, poetic prose. It speaks to feelings of displacement, the tension between stability and freedom, and the longing for connection that many people experience.